I was hooked almost immediately despite my fears regarding the subject of the story. Although it did cause some anxiety for me, it never reached a point where I had to stop reading. I absolutely could not put this book down.

I was so excited to get the ARC of this book as Noelle Ihli is one of my favorite authors. I have read all of her books except one, and it’s on my TBR!

Noelle does a great job making the reader feel exactly what the characters in the book are experiencing. I could feel the tension and fear of Jessa and the students as well as the absolute terror and helplessness Sheena was experiencing.

I think the fact that this book is inspired by a true story is also really cool. Definitely a bingeable read with multiple POVS and quick chapters.

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!

Such Quiet Girls is a fast-paced, gripping thriller that kept me hooked from start to finish. The suspense was intense, the characters were easy to root for, and the story felt emotionally real without being overdone. I couldn’t put it down and found myself thinking about it after I finished. Definitely worth the read if you like tightly written, high-stakes thrillers.

This was a good read! I enjoyed that it was based on a true story. The characters and multiple POVs were amazing and I loved how the author pulled everything all together in the end. Also I thought the setting was quite unique!!

So, I started reading it knowing nothing about it, and I couldn't stop! I would've finished it in one sitting, but work got in the way. Seriously, you should read it; it was such a quick and easy read.

By the way, I started another one of her books right after.

like every book this author writes, i was gripped from the very first word. the subject matter was hard to digest at first, being a mother to school age children, but i was able to immerse myself in each POV and find the story to be gripping. it showed so any different aspects - mother, child, kidnapper. the story unraveled in a way that had me crying at the end of the book.

Easy to read and great characters. Fell in love with sage! Great that you get to delve inside the minds of different characters in the book. Some characters were a little cliched but overall it was a great read, with a suspenseful end.

Noelle W. Ihli has gone i again! ANOTHER amazing unputdownable thriller book.
Ten children and a bus driver are kidnapped from the school bus and kept prisoner underground...
This book is tense, suspenseful, emotional and definitely unputdownable. Not to mention unforgettable, it's dark and unimaginablely any parents worst nightmare. this book will stay with me for a long, long time. I rated this book 5 stars.

<b>"I kept silent though, and for some reason that made him laugh, even though we were doing exactly what he told us to do.
“Such nice, quiet girls.”"</b>

A bus full of school children is kidnapped along with the bus driver in an attempt to ask for ransom. The kidnappers bury them all undergroundx kept in a container until they get the ransom they've asked for. The clock is ticking, and air is running out...

Based on a true story, too! I really liked the premise and love a good thriller, so I had to pick this one up.

The book is told through various POVs. You get a glimpse into the view of the kidnapper, the bus driver, one of the children, and one of the parents, so you get to experience everything from different perspectives. I wasn't able to really connect with any of the characters, though, which is a shame.

Unfortunately, I also think the book didn't work for me. I expected more terror, more thrill, but the whole time while I was reading it felt like not much was happening.
The event with the most action happened right at the start. It immediately sucked you into the story, but that made the rest fall a little flat. I think that might be because it's based on a true story. Maybe the author also wanted to keep it on the tame side, considering the book is mainly about young children.

3 stars overall. It was a good quick read, but I wouldn't recommend it to people looking for a good thriller. It works as a tamer thriller, I suppose.

Thank you so much to Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A harrowing story about a kidnapping that keeps you on the edge of your seat reading and seeking answers.

Another incredibly written and fast paced thriller. I adore this authors work, and am yet to read one of hers I didn’t enjoy. This was no exception, I devoured it! Also loved that, while fiction, it’s loosely based around true events, which just makes the entire thing more terrifying and remarkable.

Thank you Netgalley and Noelle for the advanced copy, forever grateful to get to glimpse before it hit the shelves.

This was a great book. One woman's determination to help a kidnapped bus load of kids. A mothers love for her kids gives her the courage she needs to give the kidnappers what they want. It keeps you on your toes until the end!

Jessa scored a new job as a bus driver for an after-school program. She can’t believe her luck as she hasn’t had much of it recently. Jessa has been trying to get her life put back together and is trying to figure out how to restore her damaged relationship with her daughter. On what seems like a normal day, Jessa takes a detour, and the bus is boarded by two armed men.

Sage is frustrated that she must escort her little sister on the bus every day. She is old enough now that she should be trusted to go home after school and not attend an after-school program for young kids. When the bus passengers are kidnapped, Sage makes it her goal to pay attention and try to keep everyone safe. That is a lot of responsibility to put on a young girl’s shoulders!

The captures tell their abductees that they will be kept alive if the ransom is paid on time. Stowed in an underground shipping container, the kidnapped group soon realize their captors may be the least of their worries. Running out of air, will they be able to make it out alive?

This was an adrenaline packed read! I was hooked from the first page. The story is told from multiple points of view and each was compelling. We also get a few glimpses into the characters’ pasts which I always find helps them to be more relatable. Sage was my personal favorite. I found her to be so strong and brave and I really admired how she handled herself in tough situations. I just adore Noelle Ihli and her writing. I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next :)

Thank you to Dynamite Books and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Really good book. Keeps you on your toes. This was my first by the author but will definitely read more of her work

A fast-paced, quick read. This book kept me on the edge of my seat. The fact that this book is based on a true story really made me want to read it. I really enjoyed this book. Thank you NetGalley for the early read on this book!

Thank you to NetGalley and publisher for the digital arc read! I went into the book blind and did not know it actually is inspired by true events. I appreciated the extra resources and correspondence in the novel regarding the actual true event that this book is inspired by. This was a twisty and suspenseful book. I was able to read it in 2 sittings! Love Noelle West Ihli!

Another fantastic book from Noelle!!!! She is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors!!! I haven’t read a book of hers I haven’t loved! I can’t wait to watch the documentary on which this book was based. I definitely wanted to read the book before watching the documentary. Highly recommend!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Wow! I was captivated from the first chapter and couldn’t stop reading until the end. This is my new favorite from this author! I really appreciated the multiple POVs. The emotion was truly felt, and the ending was perfect! 5 huge stars

A big shout out to NetGalley, the incredible author Noelle West Ihli, and Dynamite Books Publishing for providing me with an eARC of Such Quiet Girls in exchange for an honest review! 🙌

Such Quiet Girls delves into a gripping nightmare: ten children abducted in broad daylight, buried alive, and the desperate fight for survival that follows. This is not just another thrilling tale; it's a meticulously crafted narrative that showcases the sheer brilliance of Ihli’s writing.

From the moment we meet Jessa, the new bus driver grappling with the weight of past trauma, the tension crescendos to a nail-biting crescendo. As Jessa and the children find themselves trapped in a dark, confined shipping container, the clock is ticking, and every passing second heightens the stakes. Ihli's ability to weave suspense into every word kept me on the edge of my seat, and the pacing was nothing short of phenomenal. 🕒

I have read each of Noelle West Ihli's books, and I can genuinely say I do not have a single complaint. Her stellar plot execution and exceptional writing make her one of the best thriller writers in the genre today. The cover art is captivating and perfectly encapsulates the dark themes of the story, drawing readers in from the get-go. And the inspiration taken from true events? That added layer of authenticity made every tense moment feel even more chilling. 🌌

🔔 Trigger Warnings: Domestic violence, murder, and kidnapping.

Whether you're a seasoned thriller aficionado or new to the genre, I cannot recommend this book, or this author, highly enough! Such Quiet Girls is a heart-pounding, anxiety-inducing journey that will leave you breathless—literally and figuratively.

Grab your copy on April 29 and prepare yourself for an emotional rollercoaster you won’t soon forget! 🎢

Oh my.. tears. Such courage, thus book touched my heart in so many ways. Cheering them on. And such a perfect ending. Great great book.

Thanks to the author, the publisher and Netgalley for an early release of this book.

it was a bit slow at the start but once it got there i couldn't put it down. anxiety inducing and heart pounding. noelle really has a way of gripping you with both her stories and her characters. always so fleshed out and human.

thank you to netgalley, noelle and the publisher for the arc.